PERUGIAN-STYLE CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CHEESECAKE

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Provided by Ursula Ferrigno

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Cream Cheese     Vanilla     Birthday     Family Reunion     Hazelnut     Party     Potluck     Sour Cream     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For crust:
1/4 pound wheatmeal crackers finely crushed (about 1 cup)
1 ounce fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (no more than 60% cacao if marked), grated
1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted
For filling:
1/2 pound fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (no more than 60% cacao if marked), chopped
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 pound 2 ounce cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2/3 cup superfine granulated sugar
1 cup hazelnuts (4 1/2 ounces), toasted loose skins rubbed off in a kitchen towel while still warm, and nuts chopped
Equipment:
Equipment: a 10-inch springform pan
Accompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Make crust:
  • Combine all ingredients, then press onto bottom of springform pan.
  • Make filling and bake cheesecake:
  • Preheat oven to 325°F with rack in middle.
  • Melt chocolate with butter, then remove from heat and whisk in cream cheese until smooth. Whisk in sour cream and vanilla.
  • Whisk together eggs and sugar in a large bowl until mixture has a mousse-like consistency, then stir in chocolate mixture and nuts.
  • Pour filling into crust and bake 1 1/2 hours. (Top will be slightly cracked.)
  • Cool to room temperature in pan on a rack, about 1 hour, then chill at least 1 hour. (Cake will sink slightly.)

Mohamed Mustafa
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The chocolate hazelnut flavor was rich and decadent, and the crust was the perfect balance of crispy and chewy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy


Farhan Shabeer
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This cheesecake was amazing! The chocolate hazelnut flavor was perfect, and the crust was so crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Akhlaque Ahmed
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This cheesecake was delicious! The chocolate hazelnut flavor was perfect, and the crust was so crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Debbie Barfoot
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This cheesecake was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would have preferred it with a less sweet filling. Overall, it was a good recipe, but I would make some changes next time.


lisa goucher
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This cheesecake was amazing! The chocolate hazelnut flavor was perfect, and the crust was so crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Sohal Sohalali
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate hazelnut, but I thought this cheesecake was still really good. The filling was creamy and smooth, and the crust was nice and crispy. I would definitely make this again, but I might try a different flavor combination ne


Josh Jones
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The chocolate hazelnut flavor was rich and decadent, and the crust was the perfect balance of crispy and chewy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy


Deonte Brownlow
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I loved this cheesecake! The chocolate hazelnut flavor was perfect, and the crust was so crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


K Champion
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would have preferred it with a lighter filling. Overall, it was a good recipe, but I would make some changes next time.


Shafeeq Ur Rehman
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I followed the recipe exactly, and my cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was creamy and smooth, with a rich chocolate hazelnut flavor. The crust was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy


Lutakome Livingstone
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This cheesecake was amazing! The chocolate hazelnut flavor was perfect, and the crust was so crispy. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Avhasali Tshilwavhusiku
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I had some trouble getting the cheesecake out of the pan, but other than that, this recipe was great. The cheesecake was delicious, and the hazelnut crust was the perfect complement. I would definitely make this again.


Onke Malusi
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This cheesecake was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had. I think I would have preferred it with a less sweet filling, but overall it was a good recipe.


Jason Fisher
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I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavor is spot-on, and the texture is perfect. I love that it's not too sweet, and the hazelnut crust adds a nice touch of flavor.


ubongita topcoat
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's rich, creamy, and chocolatey, and the hazelnut crust adds a nice crunch. I highly recommend it!


Deon Tore
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I love how easy this cheesecake is to make. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it turned out perfectly. The flavor is amazing, and the texture is creamy and smooth.


Andrea Miller
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This cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! The chocolate hazelnut flavor was rich and decadent, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.